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Re: New to this Forum

Jeff — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:14:03 GMT

Hello John, and welcome to the group! We promise not to hold the Husky experience against you.... Since your Rickman is a 1972, it should have the 63M motor,

Re: New to this Forum

rich — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:22:53 GMT

Maybe try Southwestmontesa.com Free eh? Why doesn't that ever happen to me? Good luck on the project.

New to this Forum

ruwfo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57:18 GMT

Hey Guys, Long time Husky guy, but been working on a 72 Rickman Montesa, my buddy got for free, my questions is were do you get pistons, & lower end bearings?

1982 349 Cota

Colin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:27:25 GMT

Can anyone give me a UK paint code for a red tanked 1982 349 please?

Wanted !

DanK — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:45:29 GMT

Hey! I just picked up a 1978/9 cota 348 I need an Air cleaner cover any condition is good Thanks!

Re: Kicker Question

vb360 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:09:21 GMT

The kickstart lever from 1970 to 1976 are the same. From 77' to 81' they used the same kicklever but used a larger bolt to hold in place. The earlier lever

Re: Kicker Question

czluke — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:30:52 GMT

Mickey, Thanks for the response. I have a 74 Cappra 250VR that is being gone throught right now. I am looking for a kickstarter for 74 Rickman/Montesa that I

Re: Kicker Question

Mickey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:57:03 GMT

Michael, If you are referring to the kickstart lever, it should work. If your Cappra is a 73 VR with the red tank, it is the first of the VRs and worth

Kicker Question

czluke — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:05:04 GMT

Will a kicker from a 73 Cappra work on a 74? Thanks, Michael

Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172

jennifer fields — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:46:14 GMT

Ahh yes. Jared to the rescue--Thanks. Jay ... From: vb360 Subject: [MontesaGroup] Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172 To:

Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172

vb360 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:31:59 GMT

You have to slot the Mikuni mounting holes to make it fit the Amal mounting width. Cheers, Jared Southwest Montesa

Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172

jennifer fields — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:26:11 GMT

I've been told I could use a 22mm or 20mm round slide Mikuni in place of the Amal. I found some on eBay, but the center hole to center hole measurements

Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172

john rawle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:48:04 GMT

Thanks Jay, I'll check out ebay. Check the needle and needle jet for wear, that's your most likely problem. If you can get a needle and jet, it should make a

Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172

jennifer fields — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:15:19 GMT

John, The Amal on my bike definitely has some wear to it, and it is a pain. I do not have a source regarding lights, although I did find a guy on eBay who is

Re: Spark Plug for a Cota 172

john rawle — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:57:51 GMT

Gday Jay, it's all original with 590 miles original on the clock. Still the original tyres although they're a bit hard now. I find the Amals OK but they're a